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CE08 VSL

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 97,613 miles on the clock, averaging 5,736 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CE08 VSL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,736

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year227
Average per year5,736
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CE08 VSL 14k35k56k77k98k '11'25'18

Check CE08 VSL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,613 miles
Since last MOT+227 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,386 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage87,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,129 miles
PASS
Mileage77,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage71,198 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage67,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage63,116 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage54,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage49,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage43,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,411 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage37,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage33,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage28,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage23,421 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,964 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
PASS
Mileage17,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage13,636 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 VSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 VSL

What car is CE08 VSL?

CE08 VSL is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 VSL?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 VSL was 97,613 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 VSL passed its MOT?

CE08 VSL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is CE08 VSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE08 VSL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is CE08 VSL?

CE08 VSL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.